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Grand Canyon University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Arizona

Grand Canyon University

  • For-Profit
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
78.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹16,76,686Out-of-state
Students
73,371Undergraduates
Students per teacher
21Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

78.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 43.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 60.36%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 60.4% (28,960/47,978; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

79 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 47,978
Offered a place 28,960
Enrolled 8,420

29.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1006-1113
4001600
ACT composite20-22
136

What a year costs

₹28,69,622 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹16,76,686
  • Housing₹10,99,004
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹28,69,622
After aid (average) ₹21,10,840

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹16,76,686
Out-of-state ₹16,76,686

Average aid awarded: ₹7,27,409 a year.

Outcomes and support

72.1%
Retention
43.5%
Graduation

One teacher for every 21 students

Larger classes; seek out small seminars.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 45.8%
Hispanic 24.6%
African American 17.2%
Multiracial 5%
Asian 2.8%
Unknown 2.3%
Native American 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Community Organization and Advocacybachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Programmingbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Homeland Securitybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Literaturebachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professionsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Security Science and Technologybachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate78.91%
Total Applicants47978
Admitted Applicants28960
Enrolled Applicants8420
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1006
SAT Composite 75th %1113
ACT Composite 25th %20
ACT Composite 75th %22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹16,76,686
Out-of-State Tuition₹16,76,686
Average Housing Cost₹10,99,004
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹21,10,840
Average Aid Awarded₹7,27,409

Student Body Diversity

African American17.23%
Asian2.84%
Hispanic24.59%
White45.83%
Multiracial4.96%
Native American0.82%
Pacific Islander0.55%
International0.91%
Unknown Race2.29%

Academics & Rankings

School TypeFor-Profit
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate43.46%
Retention Rate72.05%
Student/Faculty Ratio21:1
Total Undergraduates73371

Contact

Street Address3300 W Camelback Rd
ZIP Code85017
Phone(800) 800-9776
Websitehttps://www.gcu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/